ROYAL CRUISE

Hokitika Guardian, 15 January 1927, Page 3

ROYAL CRUISE

[Australia & N.Z. Cable Association.]

VISIT TO FIJI. SUVA, Jan. 14

The battle cruiser “Renown” arrives at Suva oil the afternoon of February 17. She will be escorted up the harbour by a fleet of native sailing canoes. The Governor calls at 3. 1 5 p.in. oil the Duke and Duchess of Yoi'k. 'File official landing takes place at

three. Then the visitors go to Government House grounds 'and meet the school children. There will he a. civic reception at 3.30 p.m. Thence the Royal party go to Government House, remaining from -1.30 p.m. to G p.m., during which time native ceremonies will take place. At eight o’clock there will ho a ball at the Grand Pacific Hotel, and the guests will he presented. At 10 ji.in. on February 18, the Duke and Duchess of York will visit the War Memorial Hospital and go for a motor drive in the afternoon. There - will ho a dinner on the “Renown” in tho evening. N.Z. POLICE BODYGUARD. WELLINGTON, Jan. 11. Tho police arrangements for the Duko and Duchess of York's tour provide for a special force of approximately 80 constables, which will he under Commissioner Alcllveney’s direct control, accompanied by Senior Superintendent Broberg. No constable will be under Oft m height.